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Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM
Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.
Jan 29, 2016 08:07AM
Aspen is the third municipality in the country to shift entirely away from fossil fuels, thanks partly to price drops in renewables and government disincentives for coal.
Waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including plastic, yarn, fibers, and fishing nets, will be woven into some Adidas shoes this year.
We can make our Joe-to-go more planet-friendly by foregoing the paper cups and plastic stirrers.
Jan 29, 2016 08:06AM ● By Avery Mack
Is it hard finding that special someone who really “gets” you? Online green dating sites can connect you with a world of like-minded prospects.
Dec 29, 2015 02:23PM ● By Avery Mack
Simple household and car fixes that take mere minutes can make a big difference in the planetary footprint we make.
Nov 30, 2015 08:26AM ● By Avery Mack
From lobbying to solar energy to recycling, congregations are working to care for our sacred planet.
Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM
A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.
Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.
Oct 30, 2015 08:31AM ● By Kathleen Barnes
Made-in-USA cosmetics commonly include toxic ingredients banned in the European Union; a nifty phone app can help us know when to take a pass.
Oct 30, 2015 07:59AM
With recycling gaining worldwide momentum, America Recycles Day on November 15 hopes to boost U.S. recycling past the 33 percent waste recycling mark.
French supermarkets are now mandated to donate unsold food to charities or animal feed instead of throwing it away, generating mighty cuts in hunger and food waste.
We can make the holidays even more joyful with choices that celebrate life, from local foods and vegetarian options to Native American prayers.
Sep 30, 2015 07:25AM
A Canadian firm has developed a safe scent-based product that confuses the mating pattern of specifically targeted destructive insects while leaving helpful insects alone.
Everything from chickadees to squirrels to millipedes happily feed on or nestle into a fallen or decomposing tree, while its moss and lichen refresh forest soil.
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